Tuition (in-state)$11,900
Student : faculty17:1
Acceptance45%
Enrollment40,000
Walk score70
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Education
| Programs | Computer science, engineering, business, journalism, public policy |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 89% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $11,900 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,200 |
| Room and board | $14,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 17:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 89%
Location and walk score
70/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- DC museums by Metro
- Route 1 restaurants
- Testudo statue traditions
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 11,000 |
|---|
- Smith MBA
- A. James Clark engineering MS
- School of Public Policy
- iSchool information
- Journalism MA
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$68,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months89%
Career servicesUniversity Career Center; federal agencies and defense contractors minutes away
Top employers of recent graduates
- Northrop Grumman
- Deloitte
- Booz Allen
- Lockheed Martin
- NIH
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- University Career Center internships
- Federal and Congressional internships
- Maryland Center for Women in Computing
Alumni
| Living alumni | 400,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Sergey Brin
- Jim Henson
- Larry David
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Maryland PromiseNeed-based; free tuition for low-income Marylanders · Deadline: Automatic
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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